Saucony - Xodus Ultra 3

Most importantly - one that fits… For me; that’s Saucony. I daily the ride 17, RR in EE and trails are the Xodus Ultra 3.

My preference is to stick within one brands ecosystem, and thus far Saucony has been my choice. Daily is the Ride 17, Road Race is the EE, and Trail Run/Race is the Xodus Ultra 3. The Xodus Ultra 3s are really enjoyable so far. I'm not sure if they're my 100M shoe yet or not, but I would certainly use them in a runnable 50k ->50M race. Shoes are very personal but if it's an option you haven't explored yet, it might be worth looking at.

Third version is not good as the previous one. Big hope for this years 4th version with Vibram My fav ultra shoes so far

I’m hoping to get some suggestions from other runners with wider feet. I absolutely loved the original Saucony Xodus Ultras, but I’ve finally run through my stockpile and need to find a new go-to trail shoe.  About me: I’m a heavier runner (200lbs) with wider feet, so I need a good toe box and enough room in the midfoot (too snug and I end up with pain after longer runs.)  Here’s what I’ve tried recently: * Altra Experience Wild - Good fit, enjoying these so far. * Topo Ultraventure 4 - Also a solid fit, no complaints. * Topo MNT Racer 3 - Too narrow in the midfoot, caused discomfort after a 10-miler. * Saucony Xodus Ultra 3 - Unfortunately too narrow overall for me. * Peregrine 12's (wide) - Good for technical routes and quicker paces.  I’m open to rotating a few models for different distances and terrain. I’m curious about the following shoes but am open to other suggestions. Not a big fan of zero drops. Have caused calf issues in the past. * Brooks Catamount / Caldera / Cascadia * North Face Altamesa 500 * Norda 001 * NNormal Tomir 2.0  Would love to hear from anyone with similar need, especially if you’ve found a solid Xodus Ultra alternative that works for wider feet. Bonus points for shoes that can handle longer miles or varied terrain.

Drop and stack height can depend on user preferences and training to a big extent. Shoe traction, trail surface, and how you run and place your feet also matter. I've run in 0mm to 8mm drop shoes over the years, all are fine for me. On some rocky/technical trails, I've actually been faster and more confident in Speedgoats (4mm) or the Saucony Xodus Ultra (6mm), both high stack shoes because I could stomp on whatever sharp rocks without concern vs lower stack shoes with more ground feel where eventually I'd be picking my way through sharp objects because of the repeated impacts. On the flip side, I'm slower with high stack shoes when going downhill on loose surfaces and making a lot of sharp turns. "Ideal" is kind of hard to think about for me. Generally? Specifically on certain surfaces or races or trails? It's all tradeoffs, you might be slower on the technicals but faster everywhere else in mid/high stack mid drop shoes. How much technical stuff are we talking here?

Yes but it's not just the high stack for me. Outsole grip/traction, upper fabric security (does it stretch a lot or keep my feet directly over the sole at all times?), and how soft/firm the cushioning is matter some too. I'd still wear high stack shoes like Speedgoats, Xodus Ultra 1-2, and others over loose rocky terrain but will slow down to maintain stability. I wouldn't be running them much faster with lower stack shoes because the risk and consequences is still higher and I'd be making trade offs with foot comfort and overall pace e.g., faster and more comfy the rest of the time vs being slightly faster on rocks but overall slower because after a while my feet get punctured.

Just my preference but the Ultra 3 had more stack height and is heavier, more than I wanted/needed. The Ultra 2 was my sweet spot and I would have been a repeat customer if Saucony kept the stack the same but got a more durable upper and maybe shaved some weight.

There are LOTS of shoes that could fill this need, but I'd personally go with something with deeper (4+mm) lugs that can handle mud, even if it's a mix of surfaces. Right now, I'm using my (almost ready to retire) Saucony Xodus Ultra 3 (not the new 4) to plug away on road to trail, it handles most things just fine, and the grip is good enough and it's VERY comfortable. If you want extra grip, that Agravic 3 is a good option, just know that Lighstrike is just EVA, and it is not very exciting. Other good commuter options are the Brooks Catamount 3-4, and the Hierro v8 - v9. Have fun deciding.

I am running in xodus ultra 3s (mostly) right now. They’re comfortable enough but don’t exactly make you feel like you’re getting anywhere fast. Nnormal Tomir 2.0 are probably my favorite shoes, but the toebox is a bit too narrow for me and I was getting blisters on my toes. I still wear them for runs lads than 18k-ish.

I went from speedgoats to xodus ultra 3 and prefer them, though I do feel like they are far more of a stability shoe than the sg6 are.

Looks like v4 is heavier than v3. But with Vibran rubber instead of Sacuony, that may explain it qd well as a beefed up upper. I just ordered a pair of xodus 3 for the Grand Mesa 50 in a couple weeks. I haven't run in saucony since the Peregrin, 10 years ago. I chose them over the Mafate 4 but before I just learned Rabbit just dropped their first trail shoe this month and it looks like a monster!

My wife has bunions and has found the Saucony Xodus Ultra 3 to be a fantastic choice. I also have wide feet, and am in love with my Xodus Ultra shoes.

I don't have feedback about that specific shoe, but I have wide lady feet and absolutely love the xodus ultra 3 and 4 (I have both lol).

We have very similar taste in shoes. To my foot, the xodus ultra and the endorphin edge both have “wide” feeling toeboxes. Also high stacks of good foam and in the latter case, a carbon plate. Edit: I have the xodus ultra 3s to clarify.